Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

keratalgia

noun

/ˌkɛrəˈtæl.dʒə/

Definition

Keratalgia refers to pain in the cornea of the eye.

Examples

The patient reported symptoms of keratalgia after exposure to bright sunlight.
Using artificial tears helped alleviate the keratalgia experienced after the eye surgery.
In certain cases, keratalgia can be a sign of an underlying eye condition.

Meaning

The term is derived from the Greek words ‘keras’ meaning ‘horn’ and ‘algos’ meaning ‘pain’. It specifically describes discomfort or pain associated with the cornea, which is the transparent front part of the eye.